Getting EASWP’s accessibility toolbar running on your WordPress site takes about 5 minutes. Here’s the step-by-step process from installation to a customized toolbar that matches your brand.
Minute 1: Install the Plugin
In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New. Search for “EASWP” and click Install Now, then Activate. That’s it — the toolbar is already live on your site with default settings.
Minute 2: Choose Your Style
Navigate to Settings → EASWP. You’ll see the Settings Configurator with a live toolbar preview. Choose between two toolbar styles:
- Traditional: Classic panel layout with grouped sections
- Improved: Modern card-based layout with a cleaner visual hierarchy
The live preview updates as you make changes, so you can see exactly what visitors will see.
Minute 3: Match Your Brand Colors
Use the color pickers to set your primary toolbar color and background. A quick trick: click the Auto button next to the background color picker and it’ll generate a complementary dark background automatically.
If your site uses a blue brand color (#2563eb, for example), set that as the primary and let Auto handle the background. The toolbar will feel native to your site rather than looking like a third-party widget.
Minute 4: Curate Your Buttons
EASWP comes with a lot of toolbar controls. You might not need all of them. Open the Button Manager section to:
- Hide buttons that aren’t relevant to your audience
- Reorder buttons by dragging them
- Try one of the built-in templates (Default, Minimal, or Vision Focus) as a starting point
For most sites, the Default or Minimal template is a good starting point. You can always add buttons back later.
Minute 5: Save and Verify
Click Save Settings. Open your site in a new tab and click the accessibility toolbar trigger. Verify that:
- The toolbar opens and closes smoothly
- Your brand colors are applied correctly
- The buttons you selected are visible
- Disability profiles work when clicked
That’s it. Your site now has a fully functional, branded accessibility toolbar.
Next Steps
- Run your first WCAG scan to identify accessibility issues in your content
- Learn about the 8 disability profiles to understand what each one does
- Explore Pro features if you need AI-powered fixes and compliance reporting